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Ringley Launches ESG Whitepaper

Ringley Launches ESG WhitepaperESG the acronym for sustainably focused decision-making and operation encompassing the disciplines of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) has gained momentum over the last year and largely replaced CSR Corporate Social Responsibility ...

Read    20/09/2022

Generation Rent Announces Staging A Renters Rights Awareness Week from September 17 to 24

Generation Rent, the platform that has emerged as the powerful voice of private renters in the UK, has announced the staging of Renters Rights Awareness Week from September 17 to 24.Generation Rent is the operating name of the National Private Tenants Organisation Li...

Read    20/09/2022

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations for Landlords

The record fine of 17m on Entain, the company that owns Ladbrokes, Coral, and Foxy Bingo, has brought the AML regulations of the UK into center stage. It also sounds alarm bells for estate agents. Estate agents in the UK are already required by law to demonstrate tha...

Read    20/09/2022

Thatcher's Right To Buy Being Extended To Private Tenants What It Means For The UK Build To Rent Sector

Right to Buy was introduced in 1980 under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, allowing council housing tenants to purchase their homes at a discounted rate. It has since been widely regarded as a major contributor to the housing shortage in the rented sector.

Read    20/09/2022

Student Housing: PBSA Enjoys another Decade of Demographic-Driven Demand

Student Housing: PBSA Enjoys Another Decade of Demographic-Driven DemandHigher education institutions and providers of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) have navigated a highly challenging operating environment throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, inve...

Read    14/09/2022

Why Wrong Loft Insulation and EWS1 Can Create Sale/Rent Issues for Your Property

The Grenfell tragedy of 2017 has severely affected the UK property market value of blocks of flats in all types of buildings, no matter what the construction method/type/materials as EWS1 certificates are requested, often not available, and/or not reporting the desir...

Read    14/09/2022

UK Help For Household Campaign Aims To Reduce Energy Bills Through A Series of Steps

The UK Government announced the Energy Price Guarantee scheme to reduce the unit cost of electricity and gas for UK households from 1st October. The scheme is available to all, and there is no need for anyone to apply. This scheme is in addition to the £400 energy bi...

Read    04/09/2022

Block Management Service Charges - How It Affects the Stakeholders

To ensure their properties are kept in good shape and to extend their life, landlords often referred to as the freeholder or competent landlords have to provide various services, these are funded by collecting service charges. Service charges are levied on the leaseh...

Read    18/08/2022

The Case for Co-Working in BTR Schemes

The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown forced businesses and workers alike to realize the critical importance of flexible working arrangements. This includes working from home, whether for part of the week or the entire week. In response to this shift, developers, operators,...

Read    18/08/2022

Co-Working and Offices in Camden Town

Camden Town is one of London’s most vibrant neighborhoods located strategically by the Regents Canal. It has its own market and is a hub of fashion and curiosities. This north London borough has a reputation for the edgy pop culture and was the hometown of Amy Wineho...

Read    18/08/2022

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